We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
RE " Yes i do have a new goal.
I want to build a decent house for my self.
A house which will be roof with zinc so i can leave the thatch house.
I also want to support my son who is in Buchanan with my relative in school".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE " Givedirectly is doing well and am happy.
With the money givedirectly is giving us i do not see anything wrong with it".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE " I am going to spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing mistress for a better night rest and comfort".
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal for my recent transfer is for me to build my house and also buy Mattress to sleep on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my mind GiveDirectly is doing well for me because they are helping me with money to improve my life. With the help of GiveDirectly I bought Zinc, Mattress and food for my family. I have not seeing anything that GiveDirectly did not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy Zinc, Mattress and Rice
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The house I am residing in belong to my brother in-law, It has always been on my mind to build a house since I started bearing children but due to hard ship, I am unable to accomplish that. Therefore, upon receiving this grant i will use portion of the transfer to build a dwelling house for my family and the remaining portion will be use to start up a business which will improve my living condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months what brought happiness to was that went i heard that Givedireclty was in my district.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently dwelling place is one is one of the challenge i am facing because the house I am residing is like a getto where the owner normally sell acholic drinks and Seagate which is not good for the upbringing of my kids.
